Tension-resistant scar-inhibiting zipper type wound dynamic closing device

Abstract

The invention discloses a tension-resistant scar-inhibiting zipper type wound dynamic closing device, and relates to the technical field of medical instruments. On the basis of combination of a stress dispersion framework of the steel wire fiber net layer and a high-strength interface of the bonding layer, revolutionary improvement of mechanical properties is achieved, the action mechanism is that a steel wire fiber net (with the wire diameter being 0.05 mm and the pore diameter being 0.3 mm) disperses local stress to the wound periphery range being 5 mm, meanwhile, a hydrogenated rosin tackifier (15 phr) in the bonding layer enhances the interface energy stability in the plasma environment, and the bonding layer has the advantages that the bonding effect is good; the tensile strength is increased, specifically, the actually measured interfacial peel strength reaches 18 N / cm (ASTM D3330), is increased by 260% compared with a traditional adhesive tape (smaller than 5 N / cm) and is increased by 93.5% compared with a hydrocolloid composite zipper (9.3 N / cm), and the problem of 62% high failure rate of a joint part is thoroughly solved; 2, stress distribution optimization: finite element analysis shows that the peak value of wound edge shear stress is reduced to 0.4 MPa (1.8 MPa of a traditional zipper), and the stress concentration coefficient is reduced from 3.8 to 1.1, so that the wound cracking rate is reduced;

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Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of medical devices, in particular to a tension-resistant and scar-inhibiting zipper-type dynamic wound closure device. Background Art

[0002] Wound closure technology, a fundamental field of surgery, has undergone three generations of development, encompassing sutures, staplers, and adhesives, yet still suffers from systemic flaws. Traditional suturing techniques (including absorbable and non-absorbable sutures) rely on mechanical fixation through puncture, leading to needle tract infection in approximately 28% of cases. Furthermore, suture tension fixation cannot adapt to the dynamic changes in tissue edema and subsidence after surgery, causing up to 15% of wound edge ischemia and necrosis. While medical tape closure solutions avoid puncture damage, the tensile strength of their cellulose substrate is generally less than 5N / cm (ASTM D882 standard test), resulting in a failure rate of 62% when applied to joints. Furthermore, acrylic pressure-sensitive adhesives are prone to adhesion failure (interfacial energy decreases by >80%) when exposed to plasma proteins.

[0003] Current mainstream surgical zipper devices (representative products 3M TM Steri-Strip TM 、Ethicon TM ZipSkin TM ) uses a single-layer polyurethane film composite pressure-sensitive adhesive structure, which has three technical bottlenecks: mechanical adaptability defects: the single-layer film structure causes stress to concentrate at the adhesive layer-skin interface (finite element analysis shows that the edge shear stress is as high as 1.8 MPa), which increases the dehiscence rate of exudative wounds to 34.7% within 7 days; insufficient biological performance: the lack of an active sealing layer makes the bacterial invasion rate 2.3 times higher than that of the suture group (>500 CFU / cm 2 ), and its moisture permeability is only 500g / ㎡ / 24h (ISO 15496 standard), which induces immersion dermatitis; lack of dynamic adjustment: the existing fixed-pitch zipper cannot achieve precise tension control (adjustment accuracy ±1.5mm), resulting in 42% of abdominal surgery patients requiring secondary release due to abdominal distension.

[0004] In recent years, attempts to improve the hydrocolloid composite zipper (Smith & Nephew TM IV3000 TM While improved comfort is possible, tensile strength is still limited to 9.3 N / cm. Nanofiber-reinforced adhesive layers (such as PCL / gelatin electrospun membranes) improve mechanical properties, but due to fiber diameters greater than 800 nm, they cannot form an effective microbial barrier (porosity greater than 40 μm). Industry consensus indicates that an ideal wound closure device must simultaneously achieve: ① interfacial tensile strength greater than 15 N / cm ② a dynamically adjustable mechanical tension system ③ a sealing layer with a pore size less than 0.45 μm—precisely the technological gaps that existing technologies have failed to overcome.

[0005] Specifically, there are the following technical problems:

[0006] 1. The mechanical properties of existing wound closure devices are at risk of systemic failure. Traditional suturing technology relies on a puncture retention mechanism, resulting in needle tract infection in more than 28% of cases, and the fixed tension design cannot adapt to the dynamic changes in tissue edema, inducing 15% of wound edge ischemic necrosis. Due to the inherent defects of the cellulose base material, medical tape has a tensile strength of less than 5N / cm (ASTM D882), and the failure rate in highly mobile parts such as joints is as high as 62%. Although surgical zippers avoid puncture damage, their single-layer membrane structure causes edge shear stress concentration (peak value 1.8MPa), causing the rupture rate of exudative wounds to rise to 34.7% within 7 days. These mechanical defects together lead to a core problem: existing devices are unable to achieve uniform stress distribution while providing a tensile strength of ≥15N / cm, resulting in secondary damage to the wound edge.

[0007] 2. There are fundamental defects in the biological barrier function. Suture puncture forms a microbial invasion channel, and the bacterial colonization rate increases by 8.3 times compared with intact skin. Tape products have a moisture permeability of less than 500g / ㎡ / 24h (ISO 15496), and the proportion of immersion dermatitis induced by them reaches 39%. The existing zipper device lacks an active sealing layer, and the bacterial invasion rate is 2.3 times higher than that of the suture group (>500CFU / cm 2 ), and the pore size is >40μm, far exceeding the size of resident skin bacteria (0.5-5μm). This exposes a long-standing contradiction in the industry: traditional solutions cannot simultaneously achieve a microbial barrier of <0.45μm and a moisture permeability of >800g / ㎡ / 24h, leading to the dual risks of infection and imbalance in skin metabolism.

[0008] 3. There is a serious lack of dynamic adaptive regulatory mechanisms. Sutures need to be removed a second time, tape cannot be re-applied, and mainstream zipper devices use a fixed pitch design (adjustment accuracy ±1.5mm). Clinical studies have shown that 42% of patients undergoing abdominal surgery require emergency release of the device due to postoperative abdominal distension, and the rate of repeated wound dehiscence due to changes in mobility in patients undergoing joint surgery is as high as 29%. The root cause is that existing technologies lack the ability to respond in real time to the dynamic process of tissue swelling and subsidence, and cannot achieve precise adjustment of tension within the range of 0.5 to 5mm, forcing patients to bear the risk of wound re-injury.

[0009] There are irreconcilable performance contradictions in technological improvements. In recent years, attempts such as hydrocolloid composite zippers (Smith & Nephew TMWhile the improved comfort factor is limited, the tensile strength is only 9.3 N / cm. The nanofiber-reinforced adhesive layer (PCL / gelatin) has a fiber diameter greater than 800 nm, resulting in excessive porosity (greater than 40 μm), thus losing its microbial barrier function. This confirms the industry consensus: existing technology systems, limited by material and structural design, are unable to simultaneously meet the triple requirements of "high-strength support, submicron sealing, and dynamic adjustability," resulting in a long-term stagnation in the wound closure field, a "patching one thing with another" improvement phase.

[0010] The present invention is dedicated to solving the mutually restrictive systemic defects in existing wound closure technologies: ① The steel fiber mesh layer solves the contradiction in mechanical properties that cannot take into account both high tensile strength of ≥15N / cm and uniform stress distribution (joint failure rate >60%, wound edge dehiscence rate 34.7%); ② The silicone sealing layer realizes the lack of synergy between the biological barrier level of <0.45μm microbial barrier and >800g / ㎡ / 24h water vapor permeability (bacterial invasion >500CFU / cm 2 , the incidence of immersion dermatitis is 39%); ③ The dynamic adaptability of the dynamic adjustment zipper unit breaks through the bottleneck of dynamic closure with precise adjustment within the range of 0.5 to 5 mm, in order to achieve ideal wound healing technology. Summary of the Invention

[0011] The purpose of the present invention is to provide a tension-resistant and scar-inhibiting zipper-type dynamic wound closure device to solve the technical problems raised in the background technology.

[0012] To achieve the above-mentioned object, the present invention provides the following technical solutions: a tension-resistant and scar-inhibiting zipper-type dynamic wound closure device, comprising at least a composite adhesive pad unit and a dynamically adjustable zipper unit;

[0013] The composite adhesive pad unit includes a steel fiber mesh layer, a silicone sealing layer and an adhesive layer, wherein the lower surface of the steel fiber mesh layer is provided with a silicone sealing layer, the lower surface of the silicone sealing layer is connected to the adhesive layer by plasma treatment, and the steel fiber mesh layer, the silicone sealing layer and the adhesive layer are hot-pressed (120° C.×10 min);

[0014] The dynamically adjustable zipper unit includes a pitch-adjustable zipper tape and a wound edge fixing wing, and the wound edge fixing wing is connected to the composite adhesive pad unit;

[0015] Also included is a laser activated interfacial coupling layer located at an edge region of the composite adhesive pad unit for connection with the dynamically adjustable zipper unit.

[0016] Furthermore, the steel fiber mesh layer is a plain mesh woven with 316L medical stainless steel fibers, the plain mesh has a wire diameter of 0.05±0.01 mm and a pore size of 0.3 mm×0.3 mm;

[0017] The thickness of the steel fiber mesh layer is 0.15mm-0.25mm (preferably 0.18mm);

[0018] The steel fiber mesh layer is used to provide radial tensile stiffness (elastic modulus ≥1.2GPa), and to disperse wound edge stress (finite element analysis shows that the peak stress is reduced to 0.4MPa).

[0019] Further, the material of the silica gel sealing layer is liquid silicone rubber (LSR, Shore hardness 20A) added with nano titanium dioxide (particle size 20nm, proportion 5wt%);

[0020] The thickness of the silica gel sealing layer is 100±10μm, and the pore size is ≤0.2μm (verified by SEM).

[0021] The silica gel sealing layer is used to form a microbial barrier (tested by ASTM F1671 virus penetration), and the moisture permeability is ≥850g / m2 / 24h (ISO 15496).

[0022] Further, the component of the adhesive layer is an acrylate pressure-sensitive adhesive and silicone pressure-sensitive adhesive composite system, the mass ratio of the acrylate pressure-sensitive adhesive and silicone pressure-sensitive adhesive composite system is 7:3, and 15phr of hydrogenated rosin tackifier is contained.

[0023] The thickness of the adhesive layer is 50±5μm, and the peel strength is 18N / cm (ASTM D3330)

[0024] The adhesive layer is used to realize non-destructive adhesion of the skin (repeated adhesion ≥5 times, adhesion force attenuation <10%).

[0025] Further, the temperature of hot pressing of the steel fiber mesh layer, the silica gel sealing layer and the adhesive layer is 120℃, and the hot pressing time is 10min.

[0026] Further, the tooth pitch adjustable zipper tape is composed of a polyether block amide matrix embedded with shape memory alloy wires with a diameter of 0.1mm, the tooth pitch dynamic range is 0.5mm to 5.0mm, and the accuracy is ±0.2mm.

[0027] Function: respond to tissue swelling changes (adjust the tooth pitch by 1.2mm for every 1cm of swelling).

[0028] Further, the wound edge fixing wing is made of a medical polyurethane film with a thickness of 80μm, and the surface has a microporous surface structure with a pore size of 50μm and a porosity of 30%.

[0029] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present application are:

[0030] 1. This invention combines the stress-dispersing structure of the steel fiber mesh layer with the high-strength interface of the adhesive layer to achieve a revolutionary improvement in mechanical properties. Its mechanism of action is that the steel fiber mesh (wire diameter 0.05mm, pore size 0.3mm) disperses local stress to a range of 5mm around the wound, while the hydrogenated rosin tackifier (15phr) in the adhesive layer enhances the interfacial energy stability in a plasma environment, thereby achieving the following technical effects:

[0031] 1. Increased tensile strength: The measured interfacial peel strength reaches 18N / cm (ASTM D3330), a 260% increase over traditional tapes (<5N / cm) and a 93.5% increase over hydrocolloid composite zippers (9.3N / cm), completely resolving the 62% high failure rate at joints.

[0032] 2. Stress distribution optimization: Finite element analysis shows that the peak shear stress at the wound edge is reduced to 0.4 MPa (compared to 1.8 MPa for traditional zippers), and the stress concentration factor is reduced from 3.8 to 1.1, thereby reducing the wound dehiscence rate;

[0033] 3. Extended fatigue life: After 10,000 bending tests (ISO 7854), the adhesion of the composite layer structure decays by less than 8%, while Steri-Strip TM Degradation>40% under the same conditions.

[0034] 2. The present invention achieves a synergistic breakthrough in biological barrier performance through the synergistic effect of nano-modification of the silicone sealing layer and microporous wound edge fixation wings. Its mechanism of action is that nano-titanium dioxide (5wt%) forms a tortuous path in the silicone matrix to block microorganisms, while the 50μm microporous fixation wings (porosity 30%) promote water vapor diffusion, thereby achieving the following technical effects:

[0035] 1. Microbial barrier efficiency: 0.2μm pore size (SEM verification) blocks >99.99% of Staphylococcus aureus (ASTME2149), and the amount of bacterial invasion is reduced to <50CFU / cm 2 (Traditional zippers>500CFU / cm 2 );2. Moisture permeability-sealing balance: moisture permeability ≥850g / ㎡ / 24h (ISO 15496), better than ZipSkin TM (500g / ㎡ / 24h) increased by 70%, thereby reducing the incidence of immersion dermatitis;

[0036] 3. Improved biocompatibility: Cytotoxicity testing (ISO 10993-5) showed an L929 cell viability of 98.7%, superior to the 92.1% of polyurethane membranes.

[0037] 3. The present invention leverages the intelligent response mechanism of a shape memory alloy zipper to achieve an order of magnitude leap in dynamic adjustment accuracy. Its mechanism of action is that the NiTiNol alloy wire (Φ0.1 mm) undergoes an austenitic phase transformation when body temperature fluctuates, driving the tooth pitch to adjust by 0.4 mm for every 1°C change, thereby achieving the following technical effects:

[0038] 1. Adaptive precision: The dynamic adjustment range of tooth pitch is 0.5~5.0mm (resolution ±0.2mm), which is significantly improved compared with the traditional fixed tooth pitch (±1.5mm);

[0039] 2. Response efficiency: Temperature-triggered deformation response time is less than 15 seconds (37°C → 42°C), reducing the number of patients who need secondary adjustments;

[0040] 3. Easy to operate: The operating force required to adjust is only 0.5N (traditional mechanical zippers require >3N), and the one-handed operation success rate is 100%. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0041] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for describing the embodiments. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative work.

[0042] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the present invention as a whole. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0043] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, rather than all the embodiments.

[0044] See Figure 1 The anti-tension scar-inhibiting zipper-type dynamic wound closure device of the present invention includes a composite adhesive pad unit and a dynamic adjustment zipper unit.

[0045] The composite adhesive pad unit consists of a steel fiber mesh layer, a silicone sealing layer and an adhesive layer, and the dynamic adjustment zipper unit consists of a pitch-adjustable zipper tape and a wound edge fixing wing;

[0046] A laser activated interface coupling layer is also included.

[0047] See Figure 1The steel fiber mesh layer, located on the top layer of the composite adhesive pad unit, is woven into a plain mesh using 316L medical stainless steel fibers. The wire diameter is 0.05 ± 0.01 mm, the pore size is 0.3 × 0.3 mm, and the thickness is preferably 0.18 mm. The elastic modulus of the steel fiber mesh layer is ≥ 1.2 GPa, effectively dissipating wound edge stress. Finite element analysis shows that it can reduce peak stress to 0.4 MPa.

[0048] The lower surface of the steel fiber mesh layer is covered with a silicone sealing layer. The silicone sealing layer is made of liquid silicone rubber LSR with a Shore hardness of 20A and is added with nano-titanium dioxide with a particle size of 20nm and a proportion of 5wt%. The thickness is 100±10μm and the pore size is ≤0.2μm.

[0049] The silicone sealing layer has passed the ASTM F1671 virus penetration test, forming a reliable microbial barrier. At the same time, the moisture permeability is ≥850g / ㎡ / 24h, meeting the ISO 15496 standard.

[0050] The lower surface of the silicone sealing layer is grafted with an adhesive layer by plasma treatment. The adhesive layer is composed of a composite system of acrylate pressure-sensitive adhesive and silicone pressure-sensitive adhesive with a mass ratio of 7:3, and contains 15 phr of hydrogenated rosin tackifier. The thickness is 50±5 μm and the peel strength is 18 N / cm.

[0051] The adhesive layer achieves non-destructive adhesion to the surface, with adhesion loss less than 10% after repeated application ≥5 times. The steel fiber mesh layer, silicone sealing layer, and adhesive layer are formed into an integrated structure through a hot pressing process at 120°C for 10 minutes.

[0052] The laser activated interface coupling layer is located at the edge area of ​​the composite adhesive pad unit and is used to connect with the dynamically adjustable zipper unit, with a tear strength of ≥8N / cm.

[0053] The core component of the dynamically adjustable zipper unit is the pitch-adjustable zipper tape, which consists of a polyether block amide matrix embedded in a shape memory alloy wire with a diameter of 0.1 mm. The pitch of the adjustable zipper tape has a dynamic range of 0.5 to 5.0 mm. Deformation is triggered by temperature or stress with an accuracy of ±0.2 mm. It responds to changes in tissue swelling, automatically adjusting the pitch by 1.2 mm for every 1 cm of swelling. Wound-edge fixation wings are installed on both sides of the adjustable zipper tape. These wings are made of 80 μm thick medical polyurethane film with a microporous surface treatment, a pore size of 50 μm, and a porosity of 30%. The wound-edge fixation wings are connected to the composite adhesive pad unit via a laser-activated interface coupling layer with a tear strength of ≥8 N / cm.

[0054] During operation, the composite adhesive pad unit adheres to the skin surface surrounding the wound via an adhesive layer. The steel fiber mesh layer provides radial tensile stiffness, dissipating stress at the wound edge. The silicone sealant layer forms a microbial barrier and maintains breathability. The dynamically adjustable zipper unit's pitch-adjustable zipper tape is connected to the composite adhesive pad unit via wound-edge retention wings. The shape-memory alloy wire automatically adjusts its pitch based on temperature or stress changes, adapting to changes in tissue swelling or contraction. For example, during the initial postoperative period of tissue swelling, the pitch of the adjustable zipper tape automatically increases to avoid excessive pressure on the wound edge. As the tissue gradually recovers, the pitch automatically decreases to maintain wound closure stability.

[0055] In a specific application scenario, assume that a patient develops a 10cm long linear wound due to surgery. First, the adhesive layer of the composite adhesive pad unit is adhered to the skin surface on both sides of the wound, ensuring that the steel fiber mesh layer covers the wound edge and the silicone sealing layer fits tightly to the skin to form a microbial barrier. Subsequently, the wound edge fixing wings of the dynamic adjustment zipper unit are connected to the composite adhesive pad unit via a laser-activated interface coupling layer. The initial pitch of the adjustable pitch zipper tape is set to 2.0mm. In the early postoperative period, due to tissue swelling, the shape memory alloy wire 203 senses stress changes and the pitch automatically increases to 3.2mm, reducing pressure on the wound edge. As the swelling subsides, the pitch gradually decreases to 1.5mm, maintaining the stability of wound closure. Throughout the process, the high moisture permeability of the silicone sealing layer ensures normal breathing of the skin while preventing microbial invasion and promoting wound healing.

[0056] The innovations of the present invention are: 1) the composite structure of the steel fiber mesh layer and the silicone sealing layer achieves the dual functions of high-strength tensile resistance and microbial barrier; 2) the pitch-adjustable zipper tape achieves dynamic adjustment function through the shape memory alloy wire 203, and can automatically adjust the pitch according to changes in tissue swelling; 3) the laser-activated interface coupling layer ensures a high-strength connection between the composite adhesive pad unit and the dynamically adjustable zipper unit; 4) the repeated adhesion performance of the adhesive layer significantly improves the ease of use of the device.

[0057] Specifically:

[0058] Key innovations

[0059] 1. Triple synergistic mechanism of stress, sealing and dynamic regulation

[0060] Steel mesh layer → Distribute stress to 5mm around the wound (stress concentration factor reduced to 1.1)

[0061] Silicone layer → Simultaneously achieves 0.2μm sealing and 850g / ㎡ / 24h moisture permeability

[0062] Memory alloy zipper → real-time response to swelling changes (0.5-5.0mm dynamic compensation)

[0063] 2. Interface coupling technology

[0064] Plasma grafting makes the bonding strength between the adhesive layer and the steel mesh reach 25N / cm

[0065] Laser activated coupling layer () to achieve reversible connection between zipper unit and liner unit (separation force 4.5N / cm)

[0066] Based on the above, the following possible alternatives are proposed:

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[0068] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the present invention is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above and that the invention can be embodied in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics of the invention. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered in all respects as illustrative and non-restrictive, and the scope of the invention is defined by the appended claims, not the foregoing description, and all variations within the meaning and range of equivalents of the claims are intended to be included therein. Any reference sign in a claim should not be construed as limiting the claim to which it relates.

Claims

1. Anti-tension scar-inhibiting zipper-type dynamic wound closure device, characterized by: At least comprising a composite adhesive pad unit and a dynamically adjustable zipper unit; The composite adhesive pad unit includes a steel fiber mesh layer, a silicone sealing layer and an adhesive layer. The lower surface of the steel fiber mesh layer is provided with a silicone sealing layer. The lower surface of the silicone sealing layer is connected to the adhesive layer by plasma treatment. The steel fiber mesh layer, the silicone sealing layer and the adhesive layer are hot-pressed. The dynamically adjustable zipper unit includes a pitch-adjustable zipper tape and a wound edge fixing wing, and the wound edge fixing wing is connected to the composite adhesive pad unit; The invention also includes a laser activated interface coupling layer (), which is located at the edge area of ​​the composite adhesive pad unit and is used to connect with the dynamic adjustment zipper unit.

2. The tension-resistant scar-inhibiting zipper-type dynamic wound closure device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The steel fiber mesh layer is a plain mesh woven with 316L medical stainless steel fibers, wherein the plain mesh has a wire diameter of 0.05±0.01 mm and a pore size of 0.3 mm×0.3 mm; The thickness of the steel fiber mesh layer is 0.15 mm to 0.25 mm.

3. The tension-resistant scar-inhibiting zipper-type dynamic wound closure device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The material of the silicone sealing layer is liquid silicone rubber with added nano-titanium dioxide (particle size 20nm, accounting for 5wt%); The thickness of the silicone sealing layer is 100±10 μm, and the pore size is ≤0.2 μm.

4. The tension-resistant scar-inhibiting zipper-type dynamic wound closure device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The adhesive layer comprises a composite system of an acrylate pressure-sensitive adhesive and an organosilicon pressure-sensitive adhesive, wherein the composite system has a mass ratio of 7:3 and contains 15 phr of a hydrogenated rosin tackifier. The thickness of the adhesive layer is 50±5 μm.

5. The tension-resistant scar-inhibiting zipper-type dynamic wound closure device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The temperature for hot pressing the steel fiber mesh layer, the silicone sealing layer and the adhesive layer is 120° C., and the hot pressing time is 10 minutes.

6. The tension-resistant scar-inhibiting zipper-type dynamic wound closure device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The pitch-adjustable zipper tape is composed of a polyether block amide matrix embedded with a shape memory alloy wire with a diameter of 0.1 mm. The dynamic range of the pitch is 0.5 mm to 5.0 mm, and the accuracy is ±0.2 mm.

7. The tension-resistant scar-inhibiting zipper-type dynamic wound closure device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The wound edge fixing wing is made of a medical polyurethane film with a thickness of 80 μm, and the surface has a microporous surface structure with a pore size of 50 μm and a porosity of 30%.

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